HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)-A Florida man will spend nearly 30 years behind bars in the Mississippi prison system after pleading guilty to drug charges stemming from a 2023 traffic stop. Forty-seven-year-old Damarte Epps will serve his sentence on the charge of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute without the possibility of parole or early release. Epps was stopped by…
With the holidays around the corner, Extra Table is hitting the road, delivering 9,000 whole frozen chickens to food pantries and soup kitchens across Mississippi. The Henny 9000 is rolling out a 48-hour delivery marathon feeding families from the top to the bottom of the state. It is an example of the community coming together to ensure no one goes…
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County fire crews spent much of the morning battling a house fire in the Helena community. Fire officials say they quickly performed a fire attack after arriving on scene and were able to fully extinguish the fire. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is now under investigation. Categories: Local News Tags: house…
We are joined now by Bobby Roberts to talk about the Joppa Shriners upcoming events happening this month. The monthly steak night takes place this Friday, November 14. You can get a steak, baked potato, salad, roll, dessert and a drink for $20. On November 15, the Dance Night will be happening beginning at 6 p.m. That is $10 to…
Katie King, Haley Broom, and a few kittens from the Humane Society of South Mississippi join us ahead of this weekend’s Caturday fun! The fun takes place Saturday, November 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Chimneys in Gulfport. For more information or to purchase tickets, click here. Categories: Local News Tags: Humane Society of South Mississippi
With it being the middle of the month, we’re taking a look at a few events taking place at Jackson-George Regional Libraries. Angela Stewart is the system director and she gives us a look at highlights. For more information, click here. Categories: Local News, News
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-John Miller is helping any Coast resident by offering a suicide awareness and prevention group at the Long Beach Library. Also being offered is a Suicide Survivors Group. John joins us with the details. The Suicide Survivors group meets on the first and third Saturday every month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. The Suicide Awareness and…
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BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV) — CASA of South Mississippi hosted a “Grateful for You” dinner at the Golden Nugget on Tuesday evening. The organization, which advocates for children in the foster care system, welcomed more than 100 volunteers, youth court judges and community leaders for a night of fellowship. Attendees enjoyed a dinner, volunteer awards and a keynote address from Daniel…
LONG BEACH, Miss. (WXXV)-We have a heartwarming update about a story we brought you just a few weeks ago! Brighton is a three-year-old girl with a rare mitochondrial disease and she is about to step into a whole new way of life. This was made possible by the outpouring of love and support from her community. In just a matter…
It warmed nicely out there this morning, but it’s still chilly and dry in South Mississippi today. We’ll warm quickly through the 50s and 60s, eventually topping out in the low 70s for today’s high under sunny skies. We’ll see a bit of light cloud cover creeping in later today, which will largely stick with us for the rest of…
It’s a quiet and pleasant stretch of weather ahead, with plenty of sunshine and temperatures warming through the weekend. Tonight will be clear and still a little chilly, but temperatures will be a little warmer than last night, dipping into the upper 30s and low 40s. Wednesday brings plenty of sunshine and a mild afternoon in the low 70s, followed…
BILOXI, Miss. (WXXV)- The longtime leader of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center has announced his retirement. Matt McDonnell’s retirement is effective in February 2026. McDonnell has worked at the coliseum for four decades, helping to lead the facility through many eras, including expansion projects and the coliseum’s recovery following Hurricane Katrina. Categories: Local News Tags: Coast Coliseum, Matt…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)-It’s one of the most valuable pieces of property on the Coast: the northwest corner of Highways 90 and 49 in Gulfport. The city is moving forward with a $100 million plus town center featuring apartments, retail space, a hotel, and a parking garage. Mayor Hugh Keating is here to get us up to speed on the project….
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WXXV)- Jackson County hosted its annual Veterans Day program Tuesday morning. The event is usually held at Veterans Memorial Park, but due to the cooler temperatures the event was moved inside to the Pelican Landing Event and Conference Center. The event honored the brave men and women of the U.S Armed Forces who have served our nation….
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November marks Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month. Shaniavier Clarke is part of Coastal Family Health Center and joins us to talk about the importance of nurturing emotional wellbeing. Categories: Local News Tags: Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month
The Ocean Springs Municipal Library is celebrating 100 years of service to the community. Yvonne Parton and Kacie Marvin are part of the Friends of the Ocean Springs Library and join us with the details. The celebration takes place November 15 at the Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort. Cocktails begin at 5 p.m. and the welcome and dinner start at…
Our WXXV Play of the Day sends us to West Harrison High school! The dynamic duo of Sydnei Barber and Michelle Jackson signed to continue their basketball career at Pearl River Community College. Although their season just began, the Lady Hurricanes are 4-0, beating every opponent by at least 20 points. Last season, the girls heavily contributed to an overall…
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WXXV)-The Ocean Springs High School’s theatre program is performing their competition show later this week. Reece Rushing and Alyssa Flinchum join us ahead of their performances in ‘The Crane Wife,’ those set to start Thursday. The show runs on November 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and then again on November 15 at 2 p.m. For more…
What better way to start the week than celebrating a stellar group of senior girls reaching milestones they’ve been working towards their entire lives! The George county high school gym was field with proud friends, family and coaches as six girls signed scholarships to continue their softball and volleyball careers! This senior class will truly go down in history, winning…
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV)- Lyman Elementary School honored our nations heroes this Veterans Day with a special breakfast. Over 100 local veterans from every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces attended the event Tuesday morning. Community members gathered with students, staff, and veterans to show their gratitude for the men and women who bravely serve our country. The program also featured…
Mississippi Power released some tips for keeping your home warm and energy efficient this week. Remember to seal air leaks around windows, doors, plumbing, and light fixtures to keep cold air from entering your home. Open your blinds and curtains to let the sun help warm your home. Set your thermostat to the lowest comfortable setting to maximize your unit’s…
Nicole Stegall with the Rotary Club of Pass Christian joins us in studio to talk about the ‘Be an Angel’ initiative. For more information, email Nicole at nicstegall@gmail.com Categories: Local News, News Tags: Rotary Club of Pass Christian